By David Shaw, 4 March 2021
There’s something soothing about a cup of lemon tea. But there’s some fun chemistry happening in that cup too!
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By David Shaw, 18 February 2021
Mushrooms are strange looking things that grow out of the ground, but what do they actually do? Uncover their secrets, and find the beautiful starburst they have hiding inside them!
By David Shaw, 27 January 2021
Have fun and give yourself marbled nails while learning more about chemistry.
By David Shaw, 18 December 2020
It’s the silly season! Looking for a way to celebrate with science? Try this collection of hands-on activities.
By David Shaw, 9 December 2020
Here’s some gross science for you to get hands-on with! This gloopy recipe produces some amazing fake snot.
By David Shaw, 26 November 2020
The holidays are coming, and it’s time to start decorating. What better way than a bright, colourful, mathematical star decoration!
By David Shaw, 12 November 2020
Here’s a great excuse for a trip up a mountain! Grab some bottles and learn why it’s hard to breathe at the top of tall mountains.
By David Shaw, 22 October 2020
Here’s a quick sliding puzzle to get your brain pumping. See if you can separate the light and dark counters in as few moves as possible!
By David Shaw, 1 October 2020
In this sample from More Hands-on Science, we’re looking at infinitely detailed shapes known as fractals. If you do this activity, you can discover a fractal called the dragon curve!
By David Shaw, 10 September 2020
What happens when you cover an egg in soot? It gets super black, but also super shiny!
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